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Waitangi concert promises bright future for te reo Māori music
A rousing kapa haka performance was the perfect way to end the night.

Leigh-Marama McLachlan: Rātana without politicians a welcome break
It will be a different Rātana event at the end of the month with no politicians.

Demerit points bill oversimplifies youth justice system, expert says
A demerit system approach is 'trying to simplify something that isn't simple', he said.

Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi as slogan labelled 'insulting'
Whakatāne council has apologised to iwi after 'appropriating' a te reo slogan.

Christopher Luxon's first plan in the new job
Christopher Luxon: "You don't just do it because it's Kumbaya".

Homecoming hopes for late skipper
After a lifetime of adventure, Tony Edwards' friends hope for one last, special journey.

Hobson's Pledge flyers opposing Māori wards 'undermining democracy'
Flyers sponsored by lobby group Hobson's Pledge have been distributed around Gisborne.

Politicians not invited to Ratana Pā this year
Ratana marae committee plans one-day event, for Ratana followers only.

Photos: Hapū mark 175 years since battle of Ruapekapeka Pā
Battle of Te Ruapekapeka was one of the most significant conflicts in New Zealand history.

Dirty water: Auckland's mission to fix its unswimmable beaches
"We are not hiding the fact water quality is bad."

'Long haul' alternative house build completed
Ari Bailey's partner of 20 years moves into the earth house she was inspired to build.

'Deep pain' as precious taonga stolen from charity
The set of carvings were gifted to the organisation by inmates at Rimutaka Prison.

Covid-19: New model shows Māori, Pasifika at higher risk of hospitalisation
New data suggests why Māori, Pacific people must be considered in early vaccine roll-out.

Reconciliation, understanding key to battle's 175th anniversary
Battle of Ruapekapeka Pā was the inconclusive, final clash of the Northern War of 1845-46.

Shane Te Pou: A tribute to my Mum - worker, voter, everyday hero
OPINION: Lives like Te Kuru Te Pou's don't often make the news. Maybe they should.

Summer read: Airport developments questioned by former iwi land owners
Some Rotorua iwi are concerned about developments at Rotorua's airport.

New ablutions block to be built at Whanganui marae
Two Whanganui urban marae hope to soon begin another stage in their upgrades.

New opportunity to be 'good Treaty partner'
Tāwhiao McMaster says history must reflect Māori as well as Pākeha versions of events.

Kuia Isobel Ransfield awarded Queen's Service Medal
Isobel has contributed to the cultural health of Ōtaki and Manakau communities for years.

Waikeria 'manifesto': MP races to reach troubled jail as one surrenders
Rioting or protesting? Document ostensibly shows inmate claims about filthy conditions.

Waikeria Prison uprising: Kaumātua to negotiate with inmates
'We are absolutely hopeful that we can find a resolution to this,' iwi leader says.

New Year Honours: Bishop of Te Tai Tokerau, Te Kitohi Pikaahu recognised
Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu said the New Year Honour was humbling.

'We are lost for words!': L.A.B breaks more records
It has been an extra special christmas for L.A.B band members.

Local Focus: St Paul's Pūtiki looking for helpers
Popular tours need more guides. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Why Tame Malcolm is a biosecurity champion
Tame Malcolm is combining his passion for the land with hard graft and te ao Māori.

Battle against controversial Waiheke Island marina plan heads to Supreme Court
Opponents are heading to the Supreme Court in a final bid to halt construction.

Racist graffiti on te reo school 'hurtful'
Father of two 'hurt' following racist attack on his sons' school.

Record enrolment for te reo Māori, foreign languages down
The number of secondary school students studying te reo Māori has passed 30,000.